HIV in the African American Community
The rate of new HIV infections in African Americans is eight times higher than whites.
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DR RODGERS: The rate of new HIV infections in African Americans is eight times higher than whites.
Hi, I’m Dr. Griffin Rodgers Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at NIH. HIV poses a major threat to the African American community. Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at NIH, explains.
DR FAUCI: There are many reasons why HIV rates are high in the African American community. Misinformation, a person’s inability to get testing and medical care, and the fear and shame around HIV/AIDS are just a few.
If you don’t know you have HIV, you can’t get the care you need. Getting tested to learn if you have HIV is important to prevent the spread of infection. Testing is simple, fast, and confidential. Visit AIDS.gov to find a testing location near you and information on home test kits.
DR RODGERS: For more information, follow us @NIDDKGov. This is Dr. Griffin Rodgers.